Shepherdstown Restaurants

A relative newcomer to Shepherdstown, the Press Room opened a year and a half ago and has quickly become a favorite among locals. Comfortable booths and leather chairs make the cozy space perfect for a romantic dinner. The staff is friendly and helpful, willing to explain the specials which, on my last visit, ran from a seafood paella to a free-range veal osso buco. Chef/owner Mike Luksa, formerly of the Yellow Brick Bank down the street, seems committed to fresh, locally sourced produce. On my last visit, I had oysters on the half shell from Washington State that were divine! Sometimes it can be difficult to get in at the last minute, so I usually try to make a reservation.

Favorite Dish: The veal chop with a creamy mushroom sauce and traditional risotto milanese - yum!

This was a very nice restaurant, housed in what I would assume used to be a bank. Lovely, eclectic paintings/posters on the walls, as well as outside seating. They seemed to have a variety on the menu too. The brunch menu included shephard's pie, French toast, and BBQ.

Favorite Dish: I had the orange stuffed French toast with blueberry compote. Very, very nice, as well as a massive serving. Well worth the $10. I definitely couldn't finish it by myself. They also give you a dollop of what tasted like real whipped cream. The French toast was made from some sort of artisan bread also, not your average white loaf. Overall a very pleasant experience and a wonderful start to an afternoon wandering around the little town. If I go again, I may have to order the French toast again--it was that good.

The Yellow Brick Bank offers amazing breakfasts--we had awesome frittatas! It's also a B&B, although we didn't stay. We'll be back, though! The Old Pharmacy Cafe had a varied lunch menu--and the berry pie was fantastic! The Bavarian Inn really can satisfy your hankering for hasenpfeffer and other German specialties...